Manager Value Realization

OVERVIEW

Experience something categorically different. With over 1,400 stores throughout the U.S., a thriving digital ecosystem and a growth trajectory that’s put Wall Street on notice; Ulta Beauty provides dynamic challenges for those who want to apply their financial acumen to ever-increasing levels of complexity. Professional ownership. Diverse and ever-evolving projects. Greater levels of impact. The ability to influence decisions and organizational direction. It’s all part of the daily experience of our Finance & Accounting associates.

 

If you want a collaborative environment where continual learning, career self-determination and trust are prioritized, where an engaged leadership provides deep levels of support and guidance, Ulta Beauty is uniquely positioned to deliver greater levels of career satisfaction. Are you up for the challenge?

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

 

The Manager, Value Realization & Transformation, will be a crucial role in quantifying, tracking and preserving the impact of Ulta’s most strategic and complex efforts.  Through engagement with leaders and subject matter experts across the organization, this individual will become an expert in many of the facets of Ulta’s operations, particularly those impacted by the portfolio of strategic and transformational initiatives.  Through quantitative analysis, application of analytical frameworks, and synthesis of financial and operational insights, and advisory, this individual will become a strategic advisor to Ulta’s leaders. 

 

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

 

Analysis and development of business cases:

• Develop Financial/Quantitative models to estimate bottom line impact of transformational and strategic efforts and translate into key financial measures (e.g., ROI, IRR, NPV, etc.,)
• Conducting research to identify data points, assumptions, competitive intelligence, and benchmarks
• Partnering with key stakeholders, including executives, officers, and subject matter experts to articulate value narrative for initiatives
• Work with Analytics teams to establish testing and reporting needs, and partner with Finance to estimate incrementality of work
• Conduct variance and retrospective root cause analyses against business cases

Presenting findings to leaders across the company:

• Working across the organization to establish tracking mechanisms for business cases including financials, leading indicators, risks, and milestones
• Create executive and team reporting and establish cadence for data refresh/sourcing
• Synthesize impact based on health/status, risks, milestone achievement, stakeholder input, and leading indicator performance
• Track actualization of business case
• Present results and recommendations at initiative and leadership forums

Advising and partnering across the organization:

• Develop value loss mitigation strategies in partnership with teams and subject matter experts
• Build strong relationships and act as a thought partner to leaders across the company
• Partner with teams leading to provide inputs into key enterprise-wide processes, such as Annual Business Planning, quarterly Financial forecasts, and ongoing funding releases

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Data & Analytics
• 5 years of experience in management consulting or financial planning & analysis
• Experience building financial models, financial analysis, and building analytical tools and dashboards
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, and demonstrated financial acumen
• Excellent written and verbal executive communication skills
• Excellent time management, planning, management, and organization skills
• Proactive self-starter with ability to thrive in a fast-paced and at times ambiguous environment, manage multiple priorities, and make ongoing decisions with key stakeholder input
• High level of proficiency in suite of Microsoft tools, including Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint
• High emotional intelligence and strong relationship management skills

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The pay range for this position is $102,900.00 - $133,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

ABOUT

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

 

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Salary : $102,900 - $133,000